[BUG] Claude Code freeze in WSL
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jul 21, 2025 by vinhqdang Closed Aug 19, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [ ] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ X] Other: Claude Code
- Claude CLI version: <!-- output of
claude --version--> - Operating System: <!-- e.g. macOS 14.3, Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 --> Windows 11, WSL 2
- Terminal: <!-- e.g. iTerm2, Terminal App --> Ubuntu WSL
Bug Description
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Hello everyone
I am using Windows 11 with WSL2. I installed claude code as instruction, and now if I type
``claude``
Nothing happened.
But if I press Ctrl-C, the full UI of Claude Code will appear, but now I cannot do anything because I already Ctrl-C
r/ClaudeAI - Claude Code freeze in WSL
Do you have the same issue? I am not quite sure how to fix.
I already did
claude migrate-installer
but same issue - nothing happens until I do Ctrl-C.
Steps to Reproduce
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Expected Behavior
claude code should start with no problem
Actual Behavior
claude code freeze and shows nothing
Additional Context
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